Middle East

Tourism strategies to support industry recovery and the use of technology and analytics to create resilience, took centre stage on the second afternoon of Arabian Travel Market’s virtual event, ATM Virtual. The ‘Bouncing back: tourism strategies for the future’ session, …

Tourism strategies to support industry recovery and the use of technology and analytics to create resilience, took centre stage on the second afternoon of Arabian Travel Market’s virtual event, ATM Virtual. The ‘Bouncing back: tourism strategies for the future’ session, …

The final day of Arabian Travel Market’s virtual event, ATM Virtual, saw a panel of tourism experts discuss the opportunities in the region to kick-start sustainable investment in the hospitality sector. The session, ‘Restructuring to Attract Sustainable Development and Customers …

In preparation for reopening Israel to both domestic and international tourism, Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health have outlined a new “Purple Standard” for operating hotels in the country. For hotels to remain in compliance with the new …

Travel trade professionals from across the world will gather online tomorrow (Monday, 1st June 2020) for the first day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Virtual, a newly-launched three-day event for the region’s tourism community. The debut event, which will run …

Recently, the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) had arranged the first digital ATM advisory board meeting, with the major blow of the pandemic on tourism and hospitality sector being the main issue of the discussion. The board will constantly guide on …

In response to the current situation, Etihad Airways is introducing Etihad Credit to give guests the freedom to delay their travel plans by permitting a free cancellation and is offering the original value of their booking to be used as …

Oman’s tourism experts have opined that the impact of corona virus could signal the end of the road for some businesses with the country implementing new protection measures for restricting the spread of the pandemic. On Friday, a month-long suspension …

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, now delivers easy access to millions of accommodation choices – and a new opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles – through its partnership with Booking.com, a world-leading site for reserving …

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has temporarily suspend flights to and from several destinations across its network effective from 03:00 Bahrain time on Wednesday 18 March until Tuesday 31 March 2020. Gulf Air flights …

The Egypt tourism department is taking immediate actions to protect itself amidst the deadly coronavirus outbreak. The tourism department of Egypt is on a rush to inform and assure tourists about Egypt’s safety and security despite the virus spread. The …

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways launched a campaign on 13 January 2020, which encourages members to donate their Etihad Guest Miles to the Australian Wildlife Rescue Organisation (WIRES) to support relief efforts of distressed and injured …

Fahd Al-Ajmi, a tourism official explained that the ministry has hung up tourist visas for 22 countries with recent reports of an outbreak of Coronavirus in here. This measure was taken within the framework to combat the outbreak taken …

Saudi Arabia as part of its restrictive measures to fight against the global outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia has announced on Friday that it will be suspending visas to residents in seven countries, …

A day after the initiation of the new ministry, the Saudi Ministry of Tourism has unveiled its new logo, embodying the slogan “Hello World.” The design’s lines and vibrant colors were inspired by the color of the Saudi flag …

Qatar Airways is delighted to announce it has officially opened its new Premium Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport at Terminal 1, on Friday 14 February 2020. The new Singapore lounge serves as the benchmark and blueprint for Qatar Airways’ …

APOC Aviation, the innovative leasing, trading and aircraft part-out specialist celebrated its 5th anniversary with a spectacular launch party at its new facility on the outskirts of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Aviation industry guests including MROs, airlines, parts repair shops (engines and …

Saudi Arabia suspended all foreigners’ entry for the Umrah pilgrimage and tourism from countries where the new coronavirus has spread, as a growing number of cases outside China deepened fears of a pandemic. The Saudi Arabian kingdom, which hosts …

On Wednesday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued an alert about blowing dust for the residents in the oil-rich country. Motorists have been warned to take extra care on roads due to low visibility caused by dusty weather across …

For tourism, sports and investment, on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia declared about the creation of three new ministries, as per royal decrees that also disclosed a sweeping cabinet reshuffle. The shake-up, which witnessed the return of formerly expelled energy minister, …

Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Air Malta. The partnership reinforces Qatar Airways’ long-term commitment to Maltese passengers and to boosting tourism to the Mediterranean country. Sales will start from today with …